The Monthly Membership Publication of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
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Managing a Child’s Pain
“Perhaps the one overwhelming obstacle that
palliative care providers face when caring
for infants and children is how to assess and
manage their pain,” say Dr. Kelly Komatz.
In this article, she discusses the unique
physiologic features of their pain experience,
along with tools to assess their pain and some
of the non-pharmacologic options to minimize
their distress.
February 2013
Your Volunteers as Advocates:
Because Our Voices Do Matter
Balancing a Caring Sanctuary and
Sound Business Design
“Hospice is now facing issues that will
impact its future,” says NCHPP Clinical and
Operations Management Section leader,
Bridget Montana. As this month’s Voice
of NCHPP feature, she and her Section
colleagues discuss some of the changes
they’re observing and the importance of
finding a balance.
Short Takes:
• Free ACP Symposium on April 23
• 2013 NHDD: Let’s Keep Up the Pace!
• Actress Torrey DeVitto Spreads the Word
• N ew RWJF Campaign Focuses on
Healthcare Disparities
A Message From Don
NHPCO 2013 Board of Directors
Member News and Notes
Compliance Tip
Videos Worth Watching
News From FHSSA
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NewsLine - February 2013